While Mommy's away, the ladies will play...

While Ryan and I were in West Yellowstone with my mom and sisters Brent and the girls had an awesome weekend. Thursday afternoon they played at the childrens museum, Friday they spent the day at the zoo, Saturday they played with their cousins at Wheeler Farms and Sunday Brent even took the girls to Stake Conference! Needless to say I did not feel too bad for my children:) What a great husband and Daddy, although he was, of course, ready for me to come home. I loved hearing him say, "I have no idea how you get the kids out the door in time for preschool! You're amazing!" and "Can I go to work on Monday?"

I didn't take many pictures this week, but these gems are from my growing up years. I've been working on a photo book using some scanned pictures from my mom's photo albums. Going through these old pictures sure brings a lot of memories and feelings to the surface. I mean, check out that hair! That is the dreaded mushroom haircut that I was teased about for years. Ah, the akward years. *sigh*

Anyway, a few highlights from our week:

I volunteered at Laura's preschool again on Monday. It was a great day to be there because a real fireman and policeman came and taught the kids about fire and gun safety. Laura was enthralled she came home and couldn't stop talking about it all day. She now knows about 911, crawling to the door when there's a fire, what a fireman looks like, and to never touch a gun or matches. She taught our FHE lesson that night on it, because it is Important:) We've also been working on learning her phone number to the tune of Do as I'm Doing. She's just about got it down although she likes to add in random numbers occassionally. It goes like this in case you want to add your own number in: "This is my number, 999-0999. This is my number, 999-0999" Very original, thank you very much. Putting my music degree to good use.

Also we've been battling colds all week, Eden especially. As soon as Daddy gets home from work she only wants him. She has him rock her to sleep before bed and just curls up in his arms. love it. Ryan is cooing and babbling and generally just being adorable. He's getting into a smoother schedule and actually slept 8 hrs again last night. Woohoo!

When we were running errands this week at Kmart (I got a new rug for my front room, hurray) the girls begged me to ride on the little carousel in front. It looked exactly like the one in Rexburg that's been there ever since I was a little kid. In fact it was still only a quarter so it's probably 20 years old. They were great in the store, per our agreement, so they picked out their special pony and took a turn around it. The looks of happiness on their face were well worth the risk of germies, I definitely think we'll be going back soon. How many times did I want to ride on that carousel? I almost wish I could have fit on there with them.

I've been crafting and sewing in all my spare minutes, but I'll refrain from going into details because they are presents for several readers of this blog:) HOHOHO But suffice it to say I want a serger. and a piano. If anyone knows of someone selling a Clavinova that is less than five years old, let me know!

The illustrious primary program was today: yes it's that time of the year. Laura did great for the first half, she introduced herself and said that she liked to play 'race' with her sister, and she is 'trying to be like Jesus by being kind to everyone'. We've been practicing that line for the last two weeks. She'd been telling us all the add-ons she was going to include, but luckily stuck to the script for the actual program. About half way through she started looking glum and came back to our bench to make sure that the dollies Eden was playing with would be around when she got done. That pertinent question answered she raced back on stage. Although she pouted and disapeared under her chair a few times because she found out they weren't going to play in the gym and have snacks afterward like they did at the saturday practice. What a bummer. Nothing is more amazing than a sunbeam.

Yes it's that time again, I can't believe it's already been six months, time flies! Anyway, as most of you know I'm a secret MK agent, except with a twist. I don't really consult, I just put in an order every six months for my friends and family. The twist, you get 40% off when you order over $30. So if you'd like a great deal go to Mary Kay.com and check out their great stuff. Then leave me a comment or email me at abbyb8e@yahoo.com. I'm hoping to place the order by the end of the month. Also if I need to ship it to you throw in a couple extra bucks. Thanks, have an awesome day. And remember, frowning makes wrinkles!

Tagged...

The 4th picture in my 4th folder... so glad those days are over for a little while. Notice the pillow I'm carrying, this is at Ellen's reception, Ryan was born exactly one week later. Good thing he's so cute!

November 9, 2008

Ryan looked so adorable all ready for church today(thanks Grandma Rosey for this adorable outfit) that I couldn't help snapping some pictures! He looks so GQ! Who said dressing up a little boy was no fun?

'Yes, I know I'm handsome'

Update on Ryan: He had his two month check up and weighs in at a healthy 13 pounds! His chubby little rolls are a mother's delight:) He's starting to sleep really well at night too, most nights he sleeps for 5 to 6 hours straight. I feel only minorly sleep deprived. His sisters continue to adore him, and I am constantly hearing, "Mommy, he's looking at me! He likes me! Oh look, he's smiling!" He really has three little mommies around here. And he smiles and coos at all of us.

We've had a busy week, between playing with friends, going to preschool, violin lessons, symphony rehearsals and a concert on Saturday evening. Life just keeps flying by! Brent was wonderful putting the kids to bed, three nights this week whilst I played my heart out at rehearsals:)

Ryan Paul Beattie

November 2, 2008 we blessed our son, Ryan. We were so glad so many members of our families were able to come and support us. Brent gave him a beautiful blessing, and after the meeting we had a delicious dinner at our home. A special thank you to Rosemary for making Ryan's blanket.

Halloween!!!

The words to Laura's halloween song she learned at preschool, we've been singing it all month:

'Her hair was green, her teeth were kind of purplish, her hair is an awful mess, oh what a creepy dress, a wart on her nose, but that's what she likes I guess, she's a Halloween witch! HEHEHEHEHE!'

No witches here though, just a beautiful mermaid and an adorable little piglet:

Halloween highlights:

-Dressing up and trick or treating at Daddy's office, those nice ladies sure know how to spoil cute little girls!

-Going around to a few houses in our neighborhood and getting a load of candy

-Carving pumpkins on Halloween night because Daddy was on a business trip the whole week before.

-Getting to wear their costumes the whole day!

-Nice warm fall weather, no snowstorms like when I was a kid in Rexburg:)

Trick or Treat!